Summary
A 2021 video of JD Vance warning about the risks of not thoroughly checking Afghan refugees is gaining attention again after a shooting in Washington, D.C. The incident involved an Afghan who entered the U.S. under a program started during the Biden administration. President Trump has called for a reexamination of all Afghans who came to the U.S. during this time.
Key Facts
- A video from 2021 shows JD Vance expressing concerns about the vetting of Afghan refugees entering the U.S.
- The video resurfaced after a shooting in D.C. involving an Afghan national linked to a Biden-era initiative.
- The program, called "Operation Allies Welcome," helped Afghans who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan war.
- President Trump has requested a review of all Afghans admitted under this program.
- JD Vance mentioned Pew opinion polls suggesting some Afghans might accept suicide bombing in certain situations.
- Some Republicans raised concerns in 2021 about the security implications and handling of the Afghan refugee process.
- The Department of Homeland Security labeled the suspect in the shooting as "a criminal alien" and deemed it a "terror attack."
- The vetting process for these Afghans was a topic of debate, with calls for better oversight and transparency.
